Elite Tournament: Jempu stars in Cyclone's win over YWC
Source: Hueiyen News Service
Imphal, March 19 2015:
Jempu's authoritative performance of 4 wickets and 12 runs help Cyclone in defeating YWC Langthabal in the group match of Elite Tournament being and played at Luwangpokpa Cricket Stadium under the supervision of Manipur Cricket Association (MCA) on Thursday.
YWC Langthabal could not foil the hurricane of Cyclones bowlers.
The combined effort of Cyclone bowlers devastated YWC run chase to such an extent that all the batsmen were sent to the pavilion within 29.4 ovres and cut short the hut by 51 runs.
Jempu was supported by Ronnel and Hiralal with 2 wickets while William and BS Nawaz accounted for 1 wicket each.
Earlier, Cyclone opted to bat after winning the toss.
Viteshwor made a well complied 45 runs from 76 balls while Sudhir scored 27 from 37 balls.
In the later part of Cyclone innings Willam race to 34 runs from 23 balls and remained not out.
By losing 8 wickets Cyclone set a competitive target of 177 runs from 35 overs.
In reply, Bishwas, 27 of 42 balls, YWC batsmen, show some guts to fight the onslaught of Cyclone bowlers while others did not show any intention to stay in the middle rather were in a hurry to be back in pavilion.
Prafullomani (20) and Kishan (15) were the other that reached double figures.
Model Club Chingmaka and TRAU Kwakeithel will resume the completion on Friday.